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New improvements for rail passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north
The Department for Transport announces plans for new bi-mode trains for passengers with more seats and better on-board facilities.
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Huge economic boost for the north of England as Transport Secretary confirms HS2 routes
Confirming high speed rail lines between Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and the East Midlands.
First big HS2 contracts to build Britain’s new railway will support 16,000 jobs
Winners of £6.6 billion worth of major construction contracts for HS2 Phase One announced.
Update on the Airports NPS and a decision on night flights
Progress on the Airports National Policy Statement and the decision on a new night flight regime for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.
Transport investment boost to apprenticeships and skills
Major investment in road and rail could make up to 35,000 apprenticeship opportunities.
Bristol commuters to benefit from new fleet of modern spacious trains and smart ticketing
Modern trains and new technology for Bristol rail passengers.
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Drivers to benefit from free Severn crossings from 2018
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- Press release
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Government sets out vision for future of UK aviation
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- News story
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A new aviation strategy for the UK: call for evidence
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- Open consultation
What we do
We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
DfT is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies.
Documents
Our announcements
Our consultations
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A new aviation strategy for the UK: call for evidence
- Open consultation
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Norton Bridge station closure
- Consultation outcome
Our publications
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Higher education and the transport sector
- Independent report
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Further education and the transport sector
- Independent report
Our statistics
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Road freight statistics: 2016
- National Statistics
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Vehicle licensing statistics: May 2017
- National Statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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Bernadette Kelly CB
Permanent Secretary
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David Prout
Director General High Speed 2 Group
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Lucy Chadwick
Director General International, Security and Environment Group
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Nick Joyce
Acting Director General Rail Group
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Jonathan Moor CBE FCA
Director General Resources and Strategy Group
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Tricia Hayes
Director General for Roads, Devolution and Motoring Group
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Nick Olley
General Counsel
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Professor Phil Blythe CEng FIET
DfT Chief Scientific Adviser
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Ed Smith CBE, FCA, CPFA, Hon DUniv, Hon LLDs
Lead non-executive director, DfT
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Richard Brown CBE
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Tony Poulter
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Mary Reilly
Non-executive board member, DfT
Contact DfT
Office address and general enquiries
Department for Transport
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
Contact form https://forms.dft.gov....
Switchboard 0300 330 3000
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Media enquiries
Media enquiries: Newsdesk (Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm)
020 7944 3021
Urgent media enquiries out of hours
020 7944 4292
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